Community Health Calendar

Event schedule for January 2010

LifeSteps Weight Management Info Session

Event Date:	Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Event Time:	4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Event Location:	Lakeside Memorial Hospital
Contact Telephone:	585-637-6044

LifeSteps Weight Management

FREE Information/Registration Session

A comprehensive program that WORKS! Registered Dietitians teach proven behavior change techniques with eating and exercise during this 12 week program.

The $200 program fee is covered by some insurance plans.

Registration for the free information session is required. To register, call 585-637-6044. more

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Heartbeats for Life Support Group and Lecture

Event Date:	Monday, January 11, 2010
Event Time:	6:30 PM-8:45 PM
Event Location:	249 Highland Ave., Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium
Contact Telephone:	585-234-7076

Since 1995...Heartbeats for Life is a health and wellness support group in Rochester, New York, for cardiovascular patients, their families and those interested in preventing heart related diseases such as stroke, obesity and diabetes.

On Monday January 11, 2010 join us for the following presentation'

"Healing Through Writing for Your… more

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Fibromyalgia Association Meeting and Support Group

Event Date:	Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Event Location:	Greece Town Hall, 1 Vince Tofany Way
Contact Telephone:	585-356-1399

Join Barb Cacia of Pieters Family Center for a discussion on "Restoring Your Sleep". more

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Red Cross Volunteer Introduction Session

Event Date:	Thursday, January 14, 2010
Event Time:	2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Event Location:	50 Prince St., Rochester, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-241-4490

If you are interested in volunteering locally, in the Rochester area with the Red Cross, we are holding volunteer introduction sessions for interested individuals at the Rochester Chapter located at 50 Prince Street in Rochester.

Sessions will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 2-3:30 PM
Wednesday,… more

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Cancer Survival Discussion

Event Date:	Thursday, January 14, 2010
Event Time:	4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Event Location:	James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
Contact Telephone:	585-275-4631

Young adult cancer survivors can learn about recent research on the lasting effects of cancer care during a support group meeting Thursday, Jan. 14, at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. The Young Adult Survivor Connection meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Patient and Family Resource Center.

Louis… more

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2nd Annual Natural & Holistic Health Fair

Event Date:	Saturday, January 16, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Event Location:	Holiday Inn Express, 860 Hold Rd., Webster
Contact Telephone:	585-671-0934

Goshorn Chiropractic is proud to sponsor a "Natural Health Fair" and bring together a variety of natural and alternative health care practitioners.

Not only will Dr. Goshorn be here and presenting, but Dr. Lazzaro, Barbara Goshorn, Dr. Lelia Kirdani, Dr. Mary Coan, Patti Cook, Julie Cramer, Dawn Smith, Barbara Konish… more

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Rochester General Hospital Departments of Bariatrics & Plastic Surgery Present: THE NEW YOU!

Event Date:	Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Location:	Mario's Italian Steakhouse, 2740 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
Contact Telephone:	(585) 922-5465

Learn how Bariatric and Plastic Surgery can help you lose weight, look great and be healthy.

Description:
Answers to everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask - provided by highly qualified and compassionate surgeons.

Hear the latest about minimally invasive bariatric weight loss surgery including:

-Laparoscopic Gastric… more

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Managing Symptoms of MS Presentation

Event Date:	Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Event Location:	RIT Inn and Conference Center, 5257 West Henrietta Rd.
Contact Telephone:	585-275-7854

The Rochester Multiple Sclerosis Center of the University of Rochester Department of Neurology presents:

"Managing Symptoms of MS"

Presented by:
Dr. Andrew Goodmman, Director of the Rochester MS Center

Admission is free, but space is limited. Reservations are required. Call 585-275-7854 for information, option 2 more

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Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, January 21, 2010
Event Time:	1:00 PM-6:00 PM
Event Location:	Kirtas Technologies, 7620 Omnitech Parkway, Victor, NY
Contact Telephone:	1-800-GIVE-LIFE

GET ON THE BUS!

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TRAVELING DONOR CENTER

The New York-Penn Region is proud to present the Traveling Donor Center (TDC). "The Bus", as we like to call it, allows convenient donation opportunities to businesses and groups of all sizes that do not have adequate indoor space… more

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Free Seminar on Robotic Surgery in Gynecology and Infertility

Event Date:	Thursday, January 21, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM
Event Location:	The Women's Health Pavillion, 500 Red Creek Drive in Henrietta
Contact Telephone:	(585) 487-3378

The use of robotic technology in surgeries to treat benign gynecologic conditions and infertility will be the topic of a free seminar offered by Strong Fertility Center. "Robotic Surgery: Game-changer or Gimmick" will be presented at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 21, at The Women's Health Pavilion, 500 Red Creek Drive… more

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Open House

Event Date:	Thursday, January 21, 2010
Event Time:	4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Event Location:	550 Latona Rd. Bldg. D, Suite 408
Contact Telephone:	585-697-0777

Come join your local chapter for an open house to learn how you can get involved with the CF Foundation.

Meet the chapter staff, enjoy light refreshments and meet others in your CF community.

Find your local chapter and RSVP: http://bit.ly/85Q9gD more

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6th Annual Rochester Retailers 2010 Show & Sale

Event Date:	Saturday, January 23, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Event Location:	Radisson Hotel, 175 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Contact Telephone:	585-899-9151

Rochester area women of all ages look forward to this full day of shopping under one elegant roof. On Saturday, January 23rd, more than 70 retailers and services (many of your favorites), will sell discounted merchandise, and will introduce you to what's new for 2010. The Rochester Retailers Sale will… more

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What Women Want Escape Weekend

Event Date:	Saturday, January 23, 2010
Event Time:	Check-in 3:00 P.M.
Event Location:	Radisson Hotel, 175 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Contact Telephone:	585-475-1910

Shopping at the Rochester Retailers Show & Sale?

THEN...DON'T STOP THERE!...

At 5pm we lock down the hotel and PARTY! You won't believe the full evening of girls' night-out entertainment and fun you and your friends will enjoy

For one low price! (For registered Escape Weekend guests only).

Register right… more

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8th Annual Bowl a Strike for Lung Health in Rochester

Event Date:	Sunday, January 24, 2010
Event Time:	11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Event Location:	AMF Fairport Lanes, 1407 Fairport Road Fairport, NY 14550
Contact Telephone:	585-442-4260 ext.101

8th Annual "Blow the Whistle on Asthma and Lung Disease" 5K Kick-Off event.

This year's Blow the Whistle on Asthma and Lung Disease 5K Walk is scheduled for May 1, 2010. more

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AIDS CARE Open House Celebration

Event Date:	Thursday, January 28, 2010
Event Time:	4:00p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Event Location:	259 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14607
Contact Telephone:	585-210-4207

Please join us for cake and punch to celebrate the merger of AIDS Community Health Center and AIDS Rochester at a ribbon cutting and open house gathering for our newly formed organization AIDS Care!

4 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
259 Monroe Avenue

Remarks and the ribbon cutting… more

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Epilepsy Foundation's 24th Annual Chocolate Ball

Event Date:	Saturday, January 30, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM-11:59 PM
Event Location:	Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Don't make any plans for Saturday, January 30, 2010 as you won't want to miss the next Chocolate Ball.

Noche Caliente is the theme (Hot Night for those of us who don't speak Spanish) and it will be a fun, Latin-inspired event, complete with spicy cholocate and Salsa dancers! more

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Make the Rink Pink Hockey Games

Event Date:	Saturday, January 30, 2010
Event Time:	2:00 PM Women's Team 7:00 PM Men's Team
Event Location:	RIT's Ritter Arena Ice Rink
Contact Telephone:	585-475-4121

The RIT Men's and Women's Hockey Teams plan on working with Zeta Tau Alpha sorority to help cure cancer.

The teams plan on auctioning off their game worn pink jerseys to help raise money for The Rochester General's Lipson Cancer Center.

Jerseys from both teams will be auctioned off on-line… more

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Health and Wellness Seminar

Event Date:	Saturday, January 30, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Event Location:	Burgundy Basin Inn
Contact Telephone:	585-234-4077

WHAM's Liz Bonis will be at the Burgundy Basin Inn in Bushnell's basin on Saturday, Jan 30th 10A - Noon (doors open at 9:30AM).

This is a health and wellness seminar featuring Liz and other area experts. The admission is free, but please reserve your space by calling 234-4077 and… more

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